Heather Shriver Burns: How I Overcame My Eating Disorder Demons

Monday, November 2, 2015

How I Overcame My Eating Disorder Demons

Because PROGRESS PICS don't mess with my mind the way the scale does.

I don't talk much about being bulimic in my 20's. I was a binge eater (still have to talk myself out of it when I'm in a funk) and literally OBSESSED with the scale. I'd weigh myself every morning and let that number dictate my mood. I'd also let it determine if I ate breakfast or lunch. Eating disorders are UGLY. They mess with your mind and they literally control your every decision. They take you on the worst emotional roller coaster ride EVERY SINGLE DAY.

If this resonates with you in any way, I WANT YOU TO KNOW...

▶THERE IS HOPE.
▶YOU ARE NOT A NUMBER.
▶YOUR SELF WORTH IS NOT DETERMINED BY HOW MUCH YOU WEIGH OR WHAT SIZE PANTS YOU BUY.
▶YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND GOD LOVES YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE.
▶YOU ARE STRONGER THAN ANY EATING DISORDER.
▶YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE.

I deal with my demons through a lot of personal development and prayer. It has been a journey to learn to love me for me and not what a number on a scale or size pants says. I am a constant work in progress and I don't think the disorder ever completely goes away. We all have demons but we have to learn how to HUSH the demons and allow our God to shine through. It is a constant focus on the right things. I focus on how I FEEL and not just what I look like. I focus on WHAT I AM, not on what I am not. The best part is that I have a support system that I work with (my online fit fam!!!) on a daily basis to help remind me of the important of health and fitness. I would love to help you in any way if I can. Don't hesitate to reach out!